MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department issued a Heat Health Advisory for Sunday, July 14 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Southeastern Wisconsin. 

The forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Heat Index values at or above 100 degrees across the area on Sunday afternoon, according to the health department. 

The health department says they will be enhancing surveillance for heat related illnesses. In those in need of emergency services can call Impact 211 for assistance.

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The health department advises the follow the precautions recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: 

Stay Cool

• Slow down. Limit physical activity and try to spend part of your day in air-conditioned spaces such as shopping malls, movie theaters, or libraries.
• Never leave children or pets in a parked car. Temperatures can become life-threatening within minutes.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool baths or showers and use wet towels on your skin to help you cool down.
• Do not rely on fans as a primary cooling device.
• Check in on those most-at-risk twice a day.

Stay Hydrated

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day, regardless of thirst.
• Avoid consuming caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, as these can increase heat effects.
• Remind others to drink enough water.

Stay Informed

• Check local news and weather reports for extreme heat alerts and safety tips.
• Be aware of symptoms of heat-related illness
• Heat exhaustion symptoms include: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, or fainting
• Heat stroke symptoms include: extremely high body temperature, hot and dry skin (no sweating), rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousness
• Check on relatives, friends, or neighbors, especially those most susceptible to heat-related illness, which includes the very young, the elderly, and those on certain medications (especially certain medications related to blood pressure, heart disease, and mental health).